The adorable giant pandas of China have brought joy and friendship wherever they go. They are also being touted as a new lifeline for Hong Kong’s tourism industry and Ocean Park, both of which are eagerly cashing in on the so-called panda economy now that the attraction is home to six of the furry fellows. Fans from near and far are looking forward to meeting the new couple from the mainland on Sunday, the day after their names are due to be officially unveiled in a ceremony. Two cubs born to Ying Ying and Le Le are not expected to make their public debut until early next year.
The good news came as the theme park reported a deficit of HK$71.6 million for the financial year ending June 30, despite posting higher attendance and revenues…































